🌸 Boston Spring Buzz: Thrift Fest, Hidden Vintage Gem & Weekend Fun! 🛍️
Boston is buzzing with energy this Spring season, and we’ve got the ultimate lineup of things to do! From the biggest thrift festival in the Northeast to a hidden bookstore gem and five exciting weekend events, including an insane Holi celebration, see what's new! (March 17th to March 23rd, 2025)
Select Markets: The Can’t-Miss Spring Thrift Festival! 🎉 🛍️
✨ What Is It? - Get excited for one of the biggest Vintage Markets in the Northeast! Select Markets Spring Festival hosts over 100+ vendors across 80,000 sq ft packed with vintage fashion, $5 & $10 thrift piles, food trucks, free drinks, and more! This Y2K playground has something for everyone, like tooth gems, temporary tattoos, a jewelry-making charm bar, and tons of hidden vintage treasures—all with FREE entry!
🛍️ The Biggest Thrift Event In Boston! - If you love unique fashion, vintage gems, and a lively marketplace, this is the Boston thrift event for you. Whether you’re looking to revamp your wardrobe, grab some great food, or just hang with friends, you'll have a great time!
💙 Come Find Spot Easy! - We are proud sponsors of this event, and we’re also bringing the fun! Swing by our booth for free cotton candy all day, interactive games, exclusive stickers, and more. Tell us the newsletter sent you and grab some special free goodies!
🚆 Getting There - This venue is a short walk from the Roxbury Crossing Orange Line T-stop.
Select Markets Thrift Festival 🎉
Free General Entry | $20 Early Bird Ticket
When: Sunday, March 23rd | Early Bird: 11am to 1pm | GA: 1pm to 6pm
Where: Reggie Lewis Center, 1350 Tremont St, Boston MA
HIDDEN GEM
📚 Downtown Boston's Hidden Gem: Brattle Book Shop – A Vintage Lover’s Dream! 💛
✨ Vintage fashion, vintage reads—your perfect Boston weekend awaits! ⬇️
💛 Oldest Vintage Bookstore in Boston - Let the vintage vibes keep going! After scoring some thrifted fashion at Select Markets, travel to one of the oldest used bookstores in the U.S. – the Brattle Book Shop. Since 1825, this family-owned shop has been a haven for book lovers, collectors, and history buffs alike.
📖 Vintage Finds - With over 250,000 books, postcards, maps, and prints spanning multiple genres and decades, there's something for every bookworm. The real hidden gem? The outdoor sale lot is nestled between two industrial brick buildings, where you can browse books for as little as $3! This beautiful outdoor bookmarket has bookshelves lining the walls, offering thousands of vintage treasures. Whether you're after antiquarian collectibles or just a casual weekend read, this spot is a must-visit.
📍 Getting There - Located just steps from Boston Common (Boylston or Park St T-Stop on the Green Line, or Downtown Crossing T-Stop on the Orange Line), Brattle Book Shop is an easy stop if coming from the thrift festival or just exploring new spots in the city!
Brattle Book Shop 📚
THIS WEEKEND
Free and Cool Things To Do in Boston This Weekend 😍
Holi Mela Festival 🥳
Immerse yourself in the festive spirit of Holi with music, dance, delicious food, and of course, lots of colorful powder!
When: Saturday, March 22nd | 11am to 4pm
Where: Adams Park, 4225 Washington Street, Boston
Sip & Shop Makers Market ✨👗
Enjoy a delightful evening of shopping, sipping, and exploring unique handmade creations from local makers and crafters.
When: Saturday, March 22nd | 12pm to 5pm
Where: Time Out Market, 401 Park Drive, Boston
F1 Heineken Chinese Grand Prix™ Watch Party 🏎️
Join other F1® enthusiasts at F1® Arcade to catch all the action the next day on the big screens as the competition heats up at this pivotal early-season showdown with ice-cold drinks, unlimited sim racing, and giveaways.
When: Sunday, March 23rd | 8am to 11am
Where: F1 Arcade, 87 Pier 4 Blvd, Boston
Battle of the Bartenders 🍹
Enjoy a live cocktail competition with 8 of Boston’s best bartenders and complimentary samples of the creative cocktails. Look forward to a fun, engaging crowd interaction, with great food, music, and drinks.
When: Sunday, March 23rd | 1pm to 5pm
Where: Time Out Market, 401 Park Drive, Boston
WINTERACTIVE Walkable Art Experience 🎉
Enjoy a free, walkable art experience featuring more than 15 artworks and interactive play elements as you stroll the streets of Downtown Boston.
When: January 15th to March 30th | All Day
Where: Winthrop Center, 115 Federal Street, Boston
